Political Ideology

A set of beliefs about political values, how a government should run, and how that government is involved in the role of a citizen’s life.

• Political Theory
• Political Ideology
• Political Socialization
• Political Parites

Which of the following is not a factor of how a person typically forms their political ideology?

• Family
• Religion
• Hobbies
• Education

This group believes in discarding old ideas and embracing new behaviors and opinions.

• Conservatives
• Liberals
• Reactionary
• Radical

This group likes to hold on to old traditions and ideas and does not want to change or reform anything in relation to politics and religion.

• Liberals
• Republican
• Reactionary
• Conservatives

Associated with liberals, this political party has a more progressive ideology. They believe the government should play a more active role in the lives of its citizens.

• Democrats
• Republicans
• Reactionary
• Radical

Associated with conservatives, this political party holds onto its traditional values. They favor lower tax rates and believe the government should play less of a role in the lives of its citizens.

• Democrat
• Republican
• Reactionary
• Radical

Group believes in ideals that could side with either the political left or the political right.

• Liberal
• Conservative
• Reactionary
• Moderate

There were none of these when the United States first got its start, as the Founding Fathers were not fond of them.

• Political Ideologies
• Political Parties
• Democrats
• Whigs

When it comes to the death penalty, conservatives are ___ and liberals are ___.

• pro-death penalty; anti-death penalty
• anti- death penalty, pro- death penalty 
• neutral; against 
• neutral; pro-death penalty 

When it comes to the economy and taxes, conservatives want ___ and liberals want ___.

• lower taxes and less government involvement; higher taxes on wealthy and more government involvement 
• higher taxes on middle class and more government regulation; lower taxes and less government regulation
• full government regulation; minimal government regulation
• control of economy by corporations; control of economy by citizens